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The movie promises 8 new original songs for the Moana sequel, but the preview only gives us a tease at one power ballad titled Beyond. This time around, the music will be provided by songwriter duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow and Bear) who had won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for their work on The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.

To compare, the first movie’s music was provided by Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with Mark Mancina, and Opetaia Foa’I, who are also attached to this movie.

Though we know that Moana gets her own song, it’s possible that we’re also going to get some new tracks for Maui, and the rest of the people from Moana’s village. Of course, there’s also the obligatory villain song (for new character Matangi). This time around, Moana also has her own crew to help her on the boat, so maybe they get a song as well—a classic sea shanty, if you will.

There’s honestly a lot of pessimism with the Disney movie since it was originally planned as a series then retooled into a film; and the lack of marketing is kind of telling—but hopefully the film will be completed fully by the time we get to the end of November.

Catch Moana 2 when it comes out in theatres on Nov. 27.

The movie is set to hit theatres this November, and we have a new look at the film, and a better understanding of the story. Check this out:

Here’s the synopsis for the plot:

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

The trailer for Moana 2 also gives a look at new character Matangi (Awhimal Fraser) who doesn’t look to be a goddess like in the first film, but seems to be more than human. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was another demigod like Maui, but it would be cool if she was just like Moana and has a special connection with nature.

And though she never really got the focus in the first film, Moana’s sister Simea makes her formal introduction in this movie. We know she has a bond with Moana, but knowing Disney, it’s very likely Simea could be the lead of the next spinoff waiting to happen.

Admittedly, I don’t know how to feel about Moana 2, especially since there was news that this was originally planned as a series; but Disney has botched marketing in the past, and maybe Moana 2 could be worth checking out.

Catch it when it swims into theatres on Nov. 27.

Here’s our first look at Moana 2:

Here's your first look at #Moana2, only in theaters this November pic.twitter.com/dYBmFMzfce

— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) February 7, 2024

We don’t know what the story could be about yet, but we should expect Moana and Maui to come back and go on another mystical adventure.

In the first movie, we saw Moana take over her tribe and finally have them exploring outside of their island, as they were originally explorers. We should expect the sequel to expand on that concept; but since we’re expecting some kind of conflict, it’s possible that opening up the world to her people could lead to some consequences that Moana should be expecting.

It’s also worth noting that Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote music for the original movie, is said not to be returning for the sequel.

It’s said that this sequel was originally conceptualized as a series, but with Bob Iger taking over again, it’s possible that he saw the success of the Moana property and decided that it would probably draw in an audience in the movie theaters.

With Disney also gearing up for a live-action adaptation of Moana with Dwayne Johnson, it would make sense for the studio to keep audiences updated on Moana’s world and lore, just to keep everyone excited about its mystical pacific islander influence.

Moana 2 is set to release in theaters in November.